And the Chiefs select, Anthony McFarland, Jr. - RB, Maryland

[Dante84]

Posted about him in the 2020 Chiefs' interest thread, but figured I'd give him his own thread here.

I think this guys has "Chiefs" written all over him. He is compact, shifty, and accelerates super fast and can slip out of tackles. He is only a Red Shirt Sophomore, and doesn't have a lot of miles or wear/tear. Sounds like he has some issues in Pass Protection, which of course we'd need to get worked out.

I could see us snagging him in the 4th or 5th, but I wouldn't be pissed if Veach decides he's worth a 3rd. I trust the guy who picked LeSean McCoy.

In just 2 years, he has:

• 0 fumbles
• 12 rushing TD's, 1 receiving TD
• 1,648 rushing yards on 245 carries for 6.7 yards per carry
• a 298 yard performance against Ohio State in 2018. Watch below. He ****ing takes over this game.

Enjoy his highlights below:

#Maryland RB Anthony McFarland said the #Chiefs have paid a lot of attention to him at the Combine. Said he met with them on his first night, and is meeting with their running backs coach later this week.

— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) February 26, 2020

[YayMike]

Being a Maryland local, let me tell you this kid is dynamite. However... not sure he’d really be the 3 down back we all want. Great to add to the rotation with Williams, but just my thought.

[SAGA45]

Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

Not the same imo. Darwin barely, if ever, blocked for Jordan Love at Utah. Mcfarland HAS blocked for his QB and stood up Ok from the highlights I've seen.

McFarland stuns defenders in the hole with that burst/power combo too. Hit him as he accerlarates and he will run through you. Havent seen any of that from Thompson. However, they are similar enough to where the need for both is questionable.

[YayMike]

Originally Posted by SAGA45

McFarland stuns defenders in the hole with that burst/power combo too. Hit him as he accerlarates and he will run through you. Havent seen any of that from Thompson. However, they are similar enough to where the need for both is questionable.

Depends where he falls. We all agree we need a 3 down back. It depends where Veach sees him and if he thinks he can be a 3DB. I never worry about too many RBs as they are all one hit from an injury.

Now I wouldn’t go above 3rd round on him. I’d rather see another need addressed. Let’s see how things shake out: No secret what I feel this team needs. Cb/ILB/RB/WR.

[poolboy]

I am so down with drafting a stud rb

[Dante84]

I'm still in love

[TribalElder]

in that second video

he seemed nice

[KChiefs1]

Great day 3 pick.

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Great day 3 pick.

He's weak at pass pro, and in the Ohio State vid he hot banged up with a shoulder injury.

[UChieffyBugger]

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

He's weak at pass pro, and in the Ohio State vid he hot banged up with a shoulder injury.

Not from what I've seen...held his own when needed imo.

[neech]

I prefer Gibson to him.